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Notice of Public Hearing of Major Service Reductions and a Fare Increase

March 22, 2005

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Notice of Public Hearing of Major Service Reductions and a Fare Increase

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Chicago Transit Authority's Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Rules of Order that the Chicago Transit Authority will conduct public hearings on planned major service reductions to bus routes and rail operations, and a fare increase. The dates, times and locations of the public hearings will be as follows:

These service reductions can include a decrease in the frequency of service, a reduction in the hours of service on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, and the complete elimination of service.

Fare Structure

The Chicago Transit Board is also considering a variety of changes to the fare structure. Listed below are four fare options under consideration. Three of the options involve fare increases without service reductions, at least initially, and one option combines a fare change with immediate service reductions. For all fare options the Board will consider policy changes regarding acceptance of inter-agency transfers and/or passes (e.g. Pace, Metra).

PROPOSED FARE STRUCTURES - 20053

Single Ride Fares/Passes

Option 1 (Allover Increase)

Option 2 (Peak Premium)

Option 3 (Rail Premium)

Option 4 (Service ReductionPlus Fare Increase)

Cash

Minimum $2.50

Off Peak $2.10 Peak $3.00

Rail $3.40 Bus $2.15

Minimum $2.00

Full Fare Transit Card

Minimum $2.50

Off Peak $2.10 Peak $3.00

Rail $3.40 Bus $2.15

Minimum $2.00

Full Fare Chicago Card

Minimum $2.50

Off Peak $2.10 Peak $3.00

Rail $3.40 Bus $2.15

Minimum $2.00

Chicago Card Bonus1

10%

10%

10%

10%

Transfer2

$.50

$.50

Maximum $1.50

$.50

Paratransit/TAP/Mobility Direct

$5.00

$5.00

$4.30

$4.00

Paratransit Monthly Pass

$210. or eliminate

$210. or eliminate

$210. or eliminate

$190. or eliminate

1-Day Visitor/Fun Pass

$7.00

$7.00

$7.00

$6.00

2-Day Visitor/Fun Pass

$13.00

$13.00

$13.00

$11.00

3-Day Visitor/Fun Pass

$17.00

$17.00

$17.00

$16.00

5-Day Visitor/Fun Pass

$26.00

$26.00

$26.00

$23.00

Full Fare 7-Day Pass

$28.00

$28.00

$28.00

$24.00

Full Fare 30-Day Pass

$105.00

$105.00

$105.00

$95.00

Shuttle Fare

$2.00 or eliminate

$2.00 or eliminate

$2.00 or eliminate

$2.00 or eliminate

Reduced Single Ride Fares/Passes

Cash

Minimum $1.25

Off peak $1.05 Peak $1.50

Rail $1.70 Bus $1.05

Minimum $1.00

Reduced Fare Transit Card

Minimum $1.25

Off peak $1.05 Peak $1.50

Rail $1.70 Bus $1.05

Minimum $1.00

Reduced Fare Chicago Card Bonus

10%

10%

10%

10%

Transfer2

$.30

$.30

Maximum $.75

$.30

Reduced Fare 30-DayPass

$52.00

$52.00

$52.00

$47.00

1 For every $10 purchase, $11 of value is added to card. The Board may continue to offer this bonus, change the terms of this bonus, or eliminate it entirely. 2 Allows two additional rides within two hours of issue. Transfers are not valid on route of issue. The Board may continue or change current transfer policies, adopt different transfer prices for different fare media, or eliminate certain transfer options entirely. 3 These fare structures are proposed and the adopted fares may be higher or lower than indicated in this chart. The Board may adopt one of these options, or a combination of options.

Further information on planned service reductions or fare increases can be found on www.keepchicagolandmoving.com or www.transitchicago.com or by contacting the the Office of the Secretary, Chicago Transit Authority, P.O. Box 7567, Chicago, Illinois 60680 Attention: Gregory Longhini, Assistant Secretary, Chicago Transit Board.

Written comments may be submitted through April 8, 2005 by writing to the following address: